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Band Of Susans

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Band Of Susans

Band of Susans was an American alternative rock band formed in New York City in 1986 and active until 1996. It originally consisted of Robert Poss (guitar/vocals), Susan Stenger (bass/vocals), Ron Spitzer (drums), with Susan Lyall (guitar), Susan Tallman (guitar), and Alva Rogers (vocals). The band would undergo several permutations over the years, usually involving three guitarists. Poss, Stenger, and Spitzer were the band's core members throughout its duration. They originated in the New York noise rock scene, but due to their layered guitar sound were sometimes seen as the American counterparts to the UK shoegazing bands and also drew influence from modern experimental composers Rhys Chatham and Glenn Branca.

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Peel played tracks from the band's debut single, Blessing And Curse, in 1987, and would continue play material from the group including two sessions they recorded in 1988 and 1989 for his programmes. After the 80's, Peel seemed to have lost interest in the band and didn't play any further songs from them.

Sessions[]

Band_of_Susans_-_Peel_Session_1988

Band of Susans - Peel Session 1988

Both sessions are available on The Peel Sessions (1994, CD, Strange Fruit)

1. Recorded: 1988-10-04. First Broadcast: 11 October 1988. Repeated: 15 November 1988

  • I Found That Essence Rare / Child Of The Moon / Throne Of Blood / Hope Against Hope

2. Recorded: 1989-07-02. First Broadcast: 13 July 1989. Repeated: 16 August 1989, 15 November 1989

  • Because Of You / Hard Light / Which Dream Came True / Too Late

Other Shows Played[]

Sometimes

Sometimes

1987
1988
1989

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